TikTok's Barbie foot challenge can damage your feet permanently
The Barbie Foot Challenge borrows its concept from a widely popular scene in the new movie released on July 21, 2023.
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In the trailer for the new movie, Margot Robbie, who plays the titular character, can be seen wearing a pair of heels in a specific scene
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In the same scene, she can also be seen stepping down off her heels, with her feet still arched in a manner similar to the iconic Mattel doll.
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The fans were quick to develop a liking for this part of the trailer and soon turned it into a TikTok trend.
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Medical experts have widely expressed their discomfort towards the new Barbie Foot Challenge citing health complications.
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Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus, a podiatrist at Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center speaks about the downside of trying to copy the famous arched foot pose
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A key critique of the titular Foot Challenge Dr. Schoenhaus has brought to light the effects this trend can have on our bodies
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Speaking about the same, she points out that trying to reproduce the scene repeatedly in the absence of proper support can gravely endanger our muscles and spine.
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According to her, among developing adults, following the trend without proper supervision can lead to damage to growth plates.